A collage a day for a year project by David Smith

039 – kissed by a thousand honey bees

Bees create wonderful textures, structures and colours. I am often amazed at the range of colours in the pollen stores of honeybees, for example, or the blends of propolis hues from the different resins they collect. Here the honeybees have sealed and disinfected a piece of wood placed over a hole in their crownboard, the ceiling of their hive.

Mason bees also create beautifully coloured cells for their offspring, with soft muted tones that vary according the available earth and pollens.

#Collage365 exhibition

I showed a representative selection of my #Collage365 pieces in the foyer and cafe at Bridport Arts Centre
, South Street, Bridport Dorset DT6 3NR from 11 November to 23 December 2014

What is it all about?

The idea is a collage a day for a year. 365 images one after another on a daily basis. I am clearly deranged to tackle such a project.

My definition of collage is pretty loose: paper, scissors and glue will normally be involved. The aim is small and quick but I will go where it takes me and if it turns into assemblage so be it. Daubing and scribbling are definitely allowed.

Abstract by and large but recognisable images are not banned.

All work is for sale. So don't be shy, if you like something contact me art@davidsmithartist.net and we can agree a remarkably reasonable price.